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U.S. imports of medicinal & aromatic plants and parts (nesoi) — fresh or dried (HS 121190) totaled $45.7M in July 2026, traded with 95 countries.
Importers of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Parts (NESOI) — Fresh or Dried paid $4.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $38.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Parts (NESOI) — Fresh or Dried imports of $45.7M in July 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataIndia and Mexico lead US imports under this broad residual heading, which captures fresh or dried plant material used in pharmaceuticals, perfumery, insecticides, and herbal preparations that does not fall under a more specific Chapter 12 subheading. The US schedule is unusually granular here, with dedicated lines for mint leaves in several forms (crude, herbal-tea grade, cut/crushed/powdered), psyllium seed husks, basil, sage, single-species herbal teas, and a catch-all for other plants used in perfumery or pharmacy — making correct 10-digit classification a recurring challenge when a single shipment contains multiple botanical species or mixed processing states. FDA oversight applies to material destined for dietary supplements, food flavoring, or drug manufacturing, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern plant material at the border. Importers should verify that each botanical species in a mixed shipment is correctly allocated to its specific tariff line rather than defaulted to the NESOI basket.
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2.4K shipments/mo
Each physical form must be classified separately: crude or unmanufactured mint leaves fall under 1211902000, mint leaves for herbal teas under 1211904020, and cut, crushed, or powdered mint under 1211904040. Mixed shipments should be invoiced and packed in a way that allows CBP to verify the quantity and condition of each form; commingled product that cannot be distinguished may be classified under the highest-duty applicable line.
USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country for most dried plant material. The certificate must confirm the shipment is free from regulated pests and diseases. Some origins or species may also require an import permit or be subject to additional APHIS inspection at the port of entry; importers should check the APHIS FAVIR database for species- and origin-specific requirements before shipment.
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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 1211
Subheading 121190 · $45.7M of $46.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211908920 | Psyllium Seed Husks, Fresh or Dried, As Medicament | $14.0M | 9.36% | 93.64% | $1.3M |
| 1211908997 | Other Plants & Parts, NESOI, Fr/Dr, NESOI | $12.7M | 8.66% | 82.07% | $1.1M |
| 1211908980 | Herbal Teas & Infusions (Single Species), Fr/Dr | $8.4M | 8.65% | 75.31% | $724K |
| 1211908940 | Basil Fresh or Dried W/Nt Cut Crushed or Powdered | $3.5M | 6.52% | 62.96% | $226K |
| 1211908992 | Other Plants & Parts, NESOI, Fr/Dr, Organic | $2.5M | 17.29% | 87.25% | $425K |
| 1211908931 | Substances, Prncply Used As Medicament Fr/Dr NESOI | $1.3M | 12.19% | 92.43% | $159K |
| 1211902000 | Mint Leaves, Crude or not Manufactured, Frsh/Dried | $1.2M | 6.72% | 63.70% | $82K |
| 1211908950 | Sage, Fresh or Dried, W/Nt Cut, Crushed or Powderd | $1.1M | 9.28% | 92.37% | $106K |
| 1211904020 | Mint Leaves Frsh/Drd As Herbal Teas & Herbal Infsn | $723K | 12.93% | 90.66% | $94K |
| 1211904040 | Mint Leaves Frsh/Dried, Cut Crushd or Powdrd NESOI | $175K | 4.09% | 30.03% | $7K |
| 1211909300 | Plants and Parts, Used in Perfm/Phrm/Insct, Ch/Frz | $71K | 11.80% | 78.45% | $8K |
| 1211908990 | Other Plants & Parts, NESOI, Fr/Dr | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$45.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$7.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Mexico together supply 44% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
16.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.30%.